Stereotype-printing-plate-casting apparatus.



H. A. W. WOOD. STBREOTYPE PRINTING PLATE CASTING APPARATUS. APPLICATION FILED JULY 11, 1905. RENEWED JULY 13, 1910.

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HENRY A. WISE-WOOD, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., ASSIGNOR,'BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO

AUTOPLATE-COMPANY OF AMERICA, F JERSEY CITY,- NEW JERSEY, A QOBIORA- TION- or NEW JERSEY.

STEREOTYPE-PRINTING-PLATE-CASTING APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters latent. Patgnted NOV, 21, 1911.

Original application filed December 5, 1904, Serial Nb. 235,535. Divided and this application filed July 11,

1905, Serial No. 269,267. Renewed July 13, 1910.

To all wham'it may concern:

Be t known that I, 'HENRY A. VVrsE lVoon, a citizen of the United States, residing at New York, in the county of New York tion.' Figs. 3 and 3 the way the matrix is manipulated.

p and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Stereotype-Print-ing-l?late-Casting Apparatus, of which the followlngnsa specification.

I This application for. patent is adivision of an: application for patent filed by me December5, 1904;, Serial No. 235,535 except a slight change in a part which is detailed in Figures 3'and 3" hereinafter referred to. v

The object of this inventionis to provide a new and improved apparatus for casting curved stereotype printing plates in an ex peitious and economical way.

By the improvements hereinafter described a mechanism is provided so that all the manipulations and operations can be done with very little. exertion by the operator or operators, and a large productobtained. The apparatus can beclearly understood from the accompanying drawings which illustrate the best manner now known to me for puttingthc invention into practice.

Referring to the drawings and in detail,

Fig. 1-is a plan'vicw of the apparatus. Fig. 2

is a front elevation of the castingmechanism}. Fig. 3 is a detail view of the mechanism which brings the trimmers hereinafter, referred to into and out ofoperat-ive posiare detail views showing the pusher fingers hereinafter described which are more fully detailed than in said original case. Fig. 4 is a plan view of the casting box closed. Fig. 5 is a sectional plan view with the box opened, illustrating Fig. 6 is a sectional elevation illustrating the construction of the casting-box. sectionalplan View illustrating the coir struction of the base and the ring which closes the lower part of the casting chamber.

' 45 Fig. 8 1sa side elevation of the casting mechanism. Fig. 9 Isa horizontal section through the core or cylinder illustrating the way the plate is held thereto. Fig. 10 is a sectional elevation, and Fig. 11 a plan of the pumping mechanism for pouring the Fig. 7 is a Serial No. 571,847.

mold or casting chamber] Fig. 12 is a sectional plan view on an enlarged scale illusadjacent to a melting-p0t, and a pump arranged in the melting-pot so that the molten metal can be lifted from the melting-pot into the casting apparatus.

The castingapparatus consists of a cylindrical core arranged in a'vertical position, and a segmental back which is arranged to slide horizontally relatively to the cylinder or core. Secured to the vertical edges of the back is a matrix manipulating mechanism which holds and'carries the'fiexible-matrix from which the .cast plates are to be made. This mechanism is so arranged that when the plate will be forced tightly into the in-" tcrstices of the cast. 4

A trimming mechanism is provided and, is so arranged that when the back is IUOYOtl matrix to form a perfect to open the casting chamber the same will be brought into operative position. 'After the back is opened the cylinder or core 1s given a half revolution. This will more the the segmental back is moved up to operative plate past said finishing mechanism which" will out 01f the riser and trim the lower edge of the plate. As the back is then closed for the next cast fthe trimmed plate is forced oil of the outer periphery of the core and melting-pot as indicated in Fig. l

' which is a cylindrical upright 3t thereafter is removed by the operator. Thus the operation-of casting and trimming a plate can be expeditiously performed by a single operator.

In the particular machine illustrated and described for the purpose of clearly "setting out my invention the only application 01' power that is made is to drive the trimmers.

The detail parts of this invention are arranged as follows: M designates the melting-pot which is arranged over a fire or burners in the usual way so that a large quantity of stereotype metal can he brought therein to molten condition. Bolted to the edge of the melting-pot isa bracket 20 which carries, or which has formed therewith, a

' pump cylinder 21. Fitting in this cylinder 21, and in a guide is a piston rod which carries a piston 23 at its lower end. The piston rod connects by link 24 to a pivoted 1 operating handle 25. vAn induction valve 26 is arranged to cooperate with a valvescat formed in the upper part of the cylinder 21, which valve is guided by a nmllle-plate 27 and a guide 28 in which the rod 29 which carries said valve'is guided. A pivoted outlet spout 31 is held in position so that it can revolve by means of a pin fitted in an' arm of bracket 30. The spout has a ilotted ear 33 projecting therefrom which an fit under a collar formed on a handle 34., the lower end of which is screw-threaded into the melting-pot. By this construction the spout 31 canbe held in adjusted position so as to come properly over the casting apa'ratus, or by releasing the handle 34- it can e swung around so as to discharge into the This latter adjustment of the spout permits the operator .to operate the pump to throw a quantity of molten metal through the spent. to clean the same out or drive out any chilled metal therein before using the pump for the casting operation, thus insuring a full supply of clean molten metal when the pump is to be used to till the mold or cast.- ing apparatus.

Referring now to the details of the cast ing apparatus, the same consists, in the first place, of a base piece 35, titted into The cylinder or core C is journaled on this upright. The. upper end of the cylinder is closed and is formed with a hub which ongages a bearing collar 37 supported on a shoulder 33 formed on the upright 3t). 'lhe lower end of the cylinder (J is provided with a head 39 which is titled ona hub 40 formed at the lower part of the upright 31;. The lower outer wall of the upright 36 is made inclined as shown, and is also cored or bored out so that a water supply pipe 41 can be attached thereto to direct \tutvl' up into the upright. .Outlet holes 42 are pro vided part way up in the upright. The upcon'iing in through the supply pipe will'be forced out through theseperforations against the inner periphery of the cylindrior core C. The perforations in the cylinder 13 are arranged as shown inl ig. (i, so that the right-hand part of the jets will only engage that part of the periphery of the cylinder which is opposed to the llcXible matrix, while the left hand part of said jets will engage substantially one-half of the inner periphery of the cylinder. By this arrangement the surface of the cylinder on which the riser is cast will be. kept hot so that the metal will freely pass down into that ortion of the casting chamber in which the plate is to be cast; while when the cylinder is rotated this portion thereof will be cooled as the plate comes around out of the casting chamber.

The head 31) of the cylinder is perforatedthe top of the upright is secured a bracket 45 in which is journaled a short shaft 16 having a handle 47 secured to one end thereof, ,and a hotel pinion 18 secured to the other- ,end thereof.

This bevel pinion engages a large bevel gear 4 1) secured to the upper hub of the cylinder (J, as shownin Fig. 8. By

this arrangement the cylinder C ("in be turned upon theuprig'ht- 36. A ring 50 is secured to the base-piece, and 1S titted closely to the lower end of the cylinder or core so as to l'orm substantially a water-tight joint.

The lower head 39 of the cylinder is provided with two locking pins 51-51 for holding the cylinder in its ditl'erent operative positions. A pivoted lever 52 is provided with a notched arm 53 which passes through and lits tightly in the ringso as to engage one and then the other of saidl'ocking pins and hold the cylinder or corc'C in its two positions. This pivoted lever 52 .isoperated from a pivoted treadle 51; and kept in normal position by a spring 55. \Vhcn the operator desires to turn the core, he places his "foot upon the piece 54, releasing the notched arm 53 'lroin the particular pin 51' with which it. is in engagement, and then turns the handle 47 until the core or cylinder G gi we a half turn, when the other pin 51 will engarp the notched arm 53 and lock the .cylinder or corein its new position. The cylinder or core C is provided with four notches or undercut places 56, and two diametrically opposite recesses 560 for purposes. hereinafter pointed out. The'plaeesfio come-in be hind that portion of the east which constitutes the riser B. These notches or places 56 are pointed, as shownin Fig. 9, so that the plate cannot move circumferentially on'the' core or cylinder.

Referring now to the details of the back and matrix manipulating mechanism, it will be seen that two brackets 57-57 are bolted to the base-piece 35. The tops of these brackets are finished to form ways. The segmental back B is provided with two rollers or wheels 5858 on each side to run on these ways, so that said back can move horizontally relatively to the' cylinder. A shaft 59 is journaled in said brackets 57, and has an operating handle 60 secured to its outer end.

Also secured to said shaft are pronged le;

vers 6161 which connect by links 62 to the back B, and form a toggle lock to hold the back in closed position. The segmental back B is made hollow and suitable flexible inlet and outlet pipes 6364 connect thereto so 2: parts :Lugs 65 65 project from each edge of the back. Secured in the upper. lug is a Shaft 66, and secured in the lower'lug is a Short shaft 67, which shafts 66 and 67 come in line with each other; The. matrix holder v.68 is pivoted onthese shafts. Fitted on top to the of each matrixholder is a sliding piece 69 which has a jaw 70 which overhangs the edge of the matrix to form a'clamp. The piece 69 base number of studs 71 projecting down therefrom which carry rollers 7 2 which fit in cam-slots 73 cut .in the matrix holder, whereby when the piece 69 is moved up and down on the matrix holder, the jaw '70 will be moved to close and open the clamp.

To operate the clamps an angular lever 74 is pivoted to each matrix holderand is connected by an adjustable link 7 5 to the sliding piece 69. This link is so disposed relatively ivot of the lever 74 as to form a toggle locli, so that when said handle is raised, as shown in Fi 13, the clamp will be closed and locked, an so that when the lever 74 is depressed as shown in dotted lines in said Fi 13, the clamp will be opened.

3r two-arm lever 76 is secured to the top of each shaft 66, and as the particular matrix holder 68 is also secured to said shaft 66 said lever will control the moving of said matrix holder around the shafts 66 and (57. Stops or actuating pieces 77 are secured to the top of the cylindr or core C in position to engage the inner arms of the levers 76, whereby when the back is moved up to the core or cylinder :to close the casting chamber, that is the annular space between the segmental back and the core, the matrix holders will be swung'to position the fiexible matrix F accurately in the casting chamher for the cast. Torsion springs 7, 8 are arranged between the upper lugs and each of said two-arm levers 76, so as normally to throw the matrix holders out around their pivots when the back is retracted fronn the core or cylinder, this action resulting in a flexing of the'matrix, and the stripping-of the same from the'straight edges of the plate, so that the continued movement of the back away from the core will separate the matrix from the surface of the cast plate.

To prevent metal from getting in between the matrix and the segmental back, a semicylindrical piece or shield of flexible sheet metal 79 is secured in the slidingpieces (SQ-69, as shown in Fig. 15, by means of beads or rims 790. The rings 790 are large enough to keep the shield 7 9 in the clamps,

no matter Whether they are opened or closed, and the clamps are so arranged that the shield can be slid up and down therein, both when the clamps are opened andclosed. Secured to the base-piece 35 is a semi-cylindrical halfring 80 which has a projecting flange 81 which extends up into the space be-- tween the segmental back and the core' to close the lower end of the casting chamber.

This flange 81 is slightly cut away orshaped as shown in Fig. 13, to engage the lower end of the flexible matrix F. 1t will'be seen that when the box is closed, the sliding pieces 69 69 close the straight edges of the casting chamber. I

The projecting arms of the two-armed levers 76-76 are provided with notches 82 which can be engaged by rolls 83 secured on the ends of the levers 84 which are pi'v'' oted to the back.

In making the flexible matrix F the same i is p'rov'idedwith an ster f-f.

.The way upper and lower bolthe matrix is inserted in position is as follows :The segmental back. is

moved away from the cylinder or core to open the box, by throwing the handle (50 'to the dottedposition shown in Fig. 3; the levers 74 are moved to the dotted position shown in Fig. 13, to open the clamps; the shield 79 is raised in the clamps the levers 84 are operated to throw the matrix clamps into the position which they assume during the casting of a plate; the flexible matrix is put in place and is adjusted in position with-its lower end engaging pins 6 in the matrix holders G8, whlch fit into holes in the flange 81 when the chamber is closed; the flexible matrix F is now finally smoothed out and accurately adjusted, for its final po sition, the levers 74 are then moved to the position shown in full, lines in Fig. 13, whereby the edges of the matrix are tightly engaged by the matrix clamps; and the shield 79 is now slid downin the clamps tc engage the upper bolster of the matrix, as shown in'Fig. 14. The evers 8 4 are now released and thematrix is thereby secured in operative position to. the'box. The matrix will now be properly manipulated as the box is closed and opened for successive between the matrix and the back when: the

cast is poured. When the back is moved up close to the core, or the casting box is closed, the lower curved edge of the matrix will be tightly pinched between the angular flange 81 and the segmental back, as shown in Figs. 6 and 13.

To separate the 'riser from the cast plate 'and'to trim the lower curved edge of the cast plate, the following mechanism 15 providedz-A post 85 is secured to the base 35, and pivoted to turn on the same is a twoarmed bracket 86 in which is journaled a shaft 87 which has cutters 88-88 secured to its upper and lower ends. A pulley.89 is mounted on the shaft 87.

90 designates a suitable pulley which is driven from any source of power. A belt is led from the same around a guide pulley 92 journaled concentrically with the swinging bracket 86, around the pulley 8!) and back around a guide pulley 91 journaled on an arm extendin from the post. 85. By this arrangement tlie cutters 8888 can be swung ,toward and away from the cylinder or core C. ,t V

On the end of the shaft 59 which operates the segmental back is arranged a cam 93, engaging which is a'rollcr mounted on a lever 94 pivoted on a stud 95 carried by theframe 57. The lower end of lever 94 connects by link 96 to said swinging bracket .86. These parts are arranged so that when the lever or operatmg han le is 111 the position shown in Fig. 2, to close the casting chamber, the swinging bracket 86 is moved to position to hold the cutters 88 away from the core, but so that when said handle is operated to open the casting chamber, the cut.- ters are moved into operative position close to the core or cylinder. By this arrangement, after the casting chamber is. Opened, and as the cylinder or core isgiveii a half turn to deliver the plate, the riser R is cut off from the plate P by the up' er cutter 88; and the lower curved edge of t le p'late P is trimmed or trued u, by thg-"lower cutter 88,. To hold, the p ate accurately on the core or cylinder while this operation takes place, the swingii ig bracket' SG is provided withan arm 97, in the end of which is 'jour-' naled a roller 98 which engages the riser It .as the cast is turned past the cutters-8888.

Pivoted sprihg-pressed pusher-fingers 9!) are arranged on the edges ofthe segmental back,- as shown more ii-and '3, so that. as e chamber is closed articularly in Figs.

I for the next cast the same will force or de 'tach both the plate and the riser from the surface of the core.

The notches 56 which are cut in the eylinder or core 0 are shaped so that when the pushers engage the cast, as shown by arrows in Fig. 9, the same will beeasily detached from the core. The holes 560 which are formed at diametrically opposite points on the core or cylinder are arranged to hold the riser R tothe coreas the pushers act so that the riser will have its lower end pushed clear of the core pivoted about the projection which is formed in thehole 5 60, as shown more particularly in dotted 111165. 1n Fig. 2. This will also insure a separation between the riser and the cast plate, ,even

if the upper cutter or trimmer 88 should not make a clean cut. The riser, fromthis incline, can be easily taken by the operator at its lower edge and thrown back into the melting-pot. 'The holes 560 come at diametrically opposite points on the core or cylinder 0, so as to come at: the center of theinner periphery of eaeh,aiser'.

The plates thus cast and delivered will be trued at their curved ends, 'and'all that is.

usually necessary t makerthg same ready for application to the cylinders'of the print ing press is to.. true out 'their---inner periphcries, although, of course, the straight ed es sire'd.

The operator manipulating the apparatus generally proceeds as follows :-The pump is cleaned out as described, and the spout thereof is adjusted over .the casting apparatus. The matrix is inserted ill-the apparatus thereof may be additionally trued up ifev as described. The handle 60 is pulled to the left to bring the back up close tothe core,

closing the casting chamber and setting the W matrix. The ban then while the plate cools the operator has le 25 of the pump is then' nmnmulated-until enough met-alis poured into the casting chamberto make the .cast;

ample time to put the riser into the meltingpot and to pickup the plate cast at the preto do this. The casting chamber is then "vious operation, and to put the same in an apparatus. tor shaving out-its inside, or to hand the same to another operator who is opened by slidingback the segmental back,

by throwing the handle 60 to the right, which simultaneously fiexesi and strips-and removes the matrix from the surface of the east plate and brings the cutters into -opera-' ti've position; The foot t-readle is now (1 5 pressed and the handle-47 for turning the cylinder is operated so as to deliver the plate and separate the same from the riser and trim lts lower edge. -When this is done the operator moves the handle 60 again to the h-l. t to move the backup to operative position, which. restores the matrix to casting shape and closes the casting chamber, which riser, and proceeds the particular apparatus described, it is to be understood that they can be used in'any mechanism wherein they may be advantageously employed. The details of the pump- 411g mechanism are not claimed in this case as the same are claimed in said Original applicatiorn the claims in this'divisional application being directed to the stereotype cast-- 7 ing apparatus.

Having thus fully described my invention, what Lelahn and desire to secure byLetters Patent is 1'. In a. stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the COIDlJiIliltlOIl of a core and back, means for turning the core to deliver the plate, and a cutter cooperating with the core to act. on the turned.

2. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical position so that the plate will be cast with a riser, means plate as the core is for turning the core on its axis, and a cutter for separating the plate and riser as the core is turned.

3. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and:

back arranged in vertical position so that the plate will be cast with a riser, means for turning the core, and cutters coope atingwith the core andacting upon the lower end of the plate and between the plate and riser. v

4. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back ananged in vertical position so that the plate will be cast with, a riser, means for turnil'igt the core, and cutters cooperating" therewith to true the lower end of the plate and to. separate the riser- :t'rom the plate.

In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core andback, means for separating the core and back. means for turning the core. a cutter.

cooperating with the core, and means For 6. In a stereotype printing'nlate casting apparatus, the combination ot a core and bacloni ans for opening and closing the casting chamber. means for turning the core a cutter cooperating with the core. and 'conncctions whereby thc cutter is thrown into operative position when the core and back are separated.

7. In a stereotype printing-plate casting 'z'ippal'ai'us. the combination of a core am .back arranged in vertical position whereby the plate will be cast with a riser, means for moving the back to-openand close the casting chamber, means for turning the core, a cutter for separating the plate and riser as the'core is turned,-and connections for throwing the cutter into operative position.

8. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a. coreand inch-arranged in vertical position whereby v a-riser will be cast on the plate, means for rotating the core, a cutter for separatlng the plate and laser, and a guide engaging the riser as it turns with the core.

1 9. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical'position whereby a riser will be cast on the plate, means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for rotating the core, a cutter for separating the plate and riser, means for guiding the riser, and means for bringing the cutter and guiding means into operative position when the casting chamber is open. v

10; In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a base-piece, an upright projectingtherefrom, a cylinder journaledon said upright. a segmental back cooperating with saidlcylinder, and means for turning said cylinder on said upright and relatively to the segmental back.

11 In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus. the combination of a base-piece, an uprightsecured, to the basepiece, a cylinder journaled on the upright. a segmental back cooperating with the cylinder, means for turning the cylinder on the upright. and

for directing water through said uprightagainst the inner periphery of the cylinder.

12, In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus. the combination of a base-piece, a' hollow upright secured to the base-piece, a cylinder journaled on the upright. a. slidinn segmental back cooperating with the cylinder, means for turning the cylinder on the'upnight and relatively to the segmental, back. and means for directing water through I said uprightagainst the inner periphery of the cylinder.

13 In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus. the combinationof a hase..an upright. secured to the base. a cylinder iournaled on the upright. a scgmcntul'hack cooperating with the cylinder. means tor dirccting water into the upright. and outlets arranged so that the surface olthe cylinder Will be cooled opposite the Flexible matrix.

M. In a stereotype printing" plate casting apparatus. the combination oi ltdlflfit, an upright secured thereto. a corc ournalcd on the. upright. a segmental back cooperating with the core. mcnusi'or dircctiu water up into the upright, and a cylindrical shield relatively to the segmental back, and means the inner side of the core.

15. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a base, an up right secured thereto, a cylinder journaled on the upright, a reciprocating segmental back cooperating with the cylinder, and a bracket secured to the top of the upright carrying gearing by which the cylinder can be rotated on the upright and relatively to said segmental back.

16. In astereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the coml'iination of a core and back, movable matrix clamps carried by the back, and a shield carried by said matrix clamps for preventing metal getting between the matrix and the back.

17. In a stereotype printing plate ca'sti'ng apparatus, the combination of a core and segmental back, movable matrix clamps carried by the back, and a shield carried by said matrix clamps for preventing metal getting between the matrix and the segmental back.

18. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and segmenta back, pivoted matrix clamps carried by the back, and a flexible shield carried by said matrix clamps for preventing metal getting between the matrix and the segmental. back.

19. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical position, matrix clamps carried by'the back for manipulating the matrix, and a shield carried by said matrix clamps.

20. In a stereotype printing plate castlng apparatus, the combination of. a core and back arranged in vertical position, movable matrix clamps carried .by the back for ma nipulating the matrix, and a shield carried by said matrix clamps.

21. In a stereot pe printing plate casting apparatilspthe combination of a core and back arranged in .vertical position, movable matrix clamps carried by the back for manipulating the matrix, and a flexible shield carried by said matrix clamps.

22. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and segmental back arranged in vertical position, pivoted matrix clamps carried by the segmental back for manipulating the matrix, and a flexible shield carried by said matrix clamps. V

23. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination ofa core and back arranged in vertical position, movable matrix clamps carried by the. back for manipulating the matrix and a shield carried by said clamps and tree to slide therein.

24. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and In a stereotype printing plate casting Y apparatus, the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical position, ivoted matrix clamps carried by the back or manipulating the matrix, and aflexible shield carried by said clamps and free to slide therein.

2a. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and, back arranged in vertical position, means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for rotating the core to deliver the plate ways at the bottom of the core. and means for freeing the plate from the core and moving the same out on the wars. 7

27. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus'the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical position, means for moving the back to open and close the cast ing chamber. means for rotating the core to deliver the plate; ways at the bottom of the. core. and means carried by the back for freeing the plate from the core and moving the same out on the ways.

28. lo a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus. the combination of a core and segmental back arranged in vertical position, means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for rotating the core to deliver the plate, ways at the bottom of the core, and pusher-s carried bythe back for freeing the plate from the core and moving the same out on said ways.

29. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus,.the combinat on of a core and back arranged in vertical position so that a riser will be cast on the plate, means for 'riser will be cast on the plate, means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for turning the core, and. means carried by the back for separating the plate and riser from the core.

31. In a stereotype printing plate casting appa 'atus. the combination of a core and segmental back arranged in vertical position so that a riser will be cast on the plate, means for moving the baekmaso ea and close the casting chamber, means for turniug the core, and pushers carried, by the back for separating the plate and riser from the core.

32. In astereotype printingplate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back arranged in vertical position so that a riser will be cast on the plate,.means for turning the core, means for cutting the plate from the riser, means for freeing the lower edge of the riser from the plate and means on the core tending to retain the riser on the core.

34. In a stereotype printing plate casting back arranged in vertical position so that a riser will be cast on the plate, means for turning the core, means for cutting the plate from the riser, pushers for freeing the lower edge of the riser from the plate, and a hole in said core which will hold the riser on the core.

35. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a cylindrical core and segmental back arranged in vertical position. means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for imparting a halt turn to the cylinder to deliver the plate, a cutter for cutting the riser from the plate as the core is rotated, means on the back for freeingthe plate from the core, means for pushing the lower edge of the riser away from the core as the back is moved up to the core for'the next Cast, and opposed orifices in the cylindrical core to hold each riser to the core after the lower edge thereof is separated from the plate and freed from the cylindrical core.

36. In a machine for making stereotype plates, the combination of a core, a back movable toward and from the core, a cutter for the plates, and connections between the cutter and the back whereby as the back is moved away from the core; the'cutter is moved into operative position and asthe back is moved toward the cor the cutter is moved 'outof operative position.

37. In a machine for making stereotype plates, the combination ofan upright cylindrical core mounted'to rotate, means to rotate the core intermittently, a cutter for the plates, and means to set ,the core rotating and to throw the cutter into operative position" si multancoiisly.

38. In a machine for making stereotype plates, the combination of an upright cylindrical core mounted to rotate, means to rotate the core intermittently, aback movable toward and from the core, a cutter for the plates, means upon which the cutter is nounteel opcratively connected with the back so as to throw the cutter into operative 'position when the back is withdrawn from the core and out of operativeposition when the back is moved up to the core, and operative connections between the back and the means for rotating the core, whereby when the back is moved away from the core, the

. core will commence to rotate.

39. In a machine for makingst'ereotype plates, the combination of an upright cylindrical core mounted to rotate, means to ro t-ate the core, a back movable toward and .from one side of the core and forming with the core a casting chamber which is substantially semi-cylindrical, means to hold the matrix inv said chamber. a cutter for the plates, means upon which the cutter is mounted operatively connected with the back so as to throwthe cutter into operative position when the back-is withdrawnfrom the core and out of operative position when the back is moved up to the core, a clutch adapted upon each operation thereof to permitthe core to be rotated through substantially 180 degrees, operative connections between the clutch and the back whereby the clutch is operated each time the back is withdrawn from the core, and means for operating the back.

40. In a machine for making stereotype plates, the combination of a cylindrical core, a back movabletoward and from the core, means operatively connected with the back to remove a plate from the core as the buck moves toward the core, and a platform or support to receive the plate.

41. In a machine for making stereotype plates, the combination of an uprightcylindrical core having a t-rarsverse groove in its periphery, a back, said core and back forming a casting chamber, and one of said mem bers being capable of movement toward and from the other, a cutter adapted to cut off the plate. operating against one side of said groove,'and means to rotate the core to-deliver a casting from the casting chamber to the cutter.

42. In a machine for making stereotype curved sterdrical core, a back forming with the core a casting: chamber, means to rotate the core in order to deliver a cast platefrom the casting chamber, and means to cut the curved edges of the cast plate during; the rotation of the core.

44. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed back, and a vertically disposed core haying a plurality of casting tace's each adapted to 'be'brought into operative relation with the back. t 45. In a stereotype printing platecas'ting apparatus, the combination of'a vertically disposed back, and a vertically dis osed core having a plurality of casting adapted tobe brought into operative relh; tion with the back. with means for scparaiti i the core and back. i 6. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertitically disposed scg'nental' back, and a vertically disposed core having a plurality of casting faces, so arranged as. to constitute a casting chamber which may be charged at one of its curved ends.

47. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a verti-' cally disposed segmental back, and a verticaIly disposed core having a plurality of casting faces, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber which may be charged at one of its curved ends, with means for separating the core and back in order that the- I casting may be discharged.-

aces each 48. In a'stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a'vertically disposed segmental back, and a vertically disposed core having a plurality of casting faces, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber which may be charged at one of its curvedtends, with means for retaining the cast in vertical position in contactwith the core when the chamber is open. I .49. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a segmental hack, and a core so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber which may be charged at one of its curved ends, with means for separating the core and back and means for discharging the cast in a direction at right angles to that in which itwas poured.

50. In'a, stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of asegmentalback, and a core having a plurality of casting faces, so arranger] as to constitute a. casting chamber which may be' charged at one of its curved ends, with means for sepa rating the core and back and means for dis- "charging a cast in 'a direction at right angles to that in which it was poured. 51. In a stereotypeprinting plate casting apparatus, the combination of a segmental back, and a rotatable core so arrangedas t o constitute a casting chamber-which may be charged at one of its curved ends. with meansfor separatingthc core and back and' means for dischargingthe cast in a direction at right angles to that in which it was poured.

52. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the eombinationjof a segmental back, and a rotatable core having a plural-- ity of casting faces, soarranged as to constitute acasting chamber which may be charged at one of its curved ends, with means for separating the core and back and means for discharging the cast in a direction at'right angles to that in which it was oured.

53. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed segmental back, and a vertically disposed core, so arranged as toconstitute .a casting chamber which maybe charged at one of its curved ends, with means for separating the core and back and means for dis-. cl iarging the cast in a direction at right angles to that in which it-was poured.

54. In a stereotype printing plate "casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed segmental back, and a vertically.

disposed rotatable core having a plurality of casting faces, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber which maybe charged at one of its curved ends, with means for sepa-.,

rating the core and back and means for discharging the cast in a direction at right angles to that in which it wasipoured.

55; In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination ofa back and core so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber,-means for charging 'the casting chamber in a' direction parallel to the axis thereof, and means fordischarging the resulting cast at right angles to tlie direction of charging.

56. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and back so arranged as to constitute a castingchamber, means for holding the matrix in position'therein, 'l'flCiUIS for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that the ,incoining metal shall not run behind it, with means for separating the said shielding means from the cast.

57; In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core an back so arranged as. to constitute a casting chamber, means for holding thema'trix inposition-,therein, means for shielding the upper curr ed end of the matrix so that thein= coming metal shall not pass behind it, with means for re-positioning the said'shielding means after each succeeding cast.

.58. In astereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and "back so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, means, for holding the matrix 111 position therein, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so' that incoming metal shell not run behind means 'for separating the said shielding means from the cast and for thereafter repositioningit for the next succeeding cast! Ina stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of. a vertically disposed core, and a vertically disposed it, with back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber. with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for shielding the flipper curved ,end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it. and means for separating the said shielding means from the cast.

60. In a sterta'rtyp'e printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed core. and a vertically disposed back. so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in'position therein, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it. and means for IO-POSlllOlllllQ the said shielding means after each Succeeding cast.

51. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed core, and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for shielding the npper'curved end of the matrix so that the incoming metal cannot run behind it, means for separating said shielding means from the cast and for thereafter re-positioning it for the next succeeding cast.

62. In a stcreoty 'ie printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically dlsposed core, and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute. a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for separating the matrix from the cast plate, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that the incoming metal shall not run behind it and means for separating the said shielding means from the cast.

apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed core,'and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a 'casting chamber, with means 'for holding the matrix in position therein, means for separating the matrix from the cast plate, means for shielding the upper curved end of'the matrix so that. incoming metal cannot run behind it, and means for re-positioning the said shielding means after each succeeding cast.

64. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination 'ofa vertically dlsposed core and a vertically disposed back,

her, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for-separating the matrix from the cast plate, means for/shield- 7 ing the upper curved end of thematrix so it, means for separating said shielding means from the cast and for thereafter re-positionlng it for the next succeeding cast. "'65: Th a stereotype printing plate casting 45g apparatus, the c,oml')ination"of a'v ertically 63. In a stereotype printing plate casting so arranged as to constitute acasting cham-- that the incoming metal shall not run behind disposed core, and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to ("institute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for re-positioning the matrix after each east. means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it and. means for separating the said shielding means from the cast.-

66. Tn. a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the (0]'lll)lllnll()ll of a vertically disposed core. and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for re-positioning the matrix after each cast, means for shielding the upper curred end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it, and means for re-positioning the said shielding means after each succeeding cast.

67. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed core, and a vertically disposed back,

so arranged as to constitute a casting chamher, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for re-positioning the matrix after each cast, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that the incoming metal shall not run hehind it, means for separating said shielding meansfrom the cast and for thereafter repositioning it for the next succeeding cast.

68. In a stereotype printing plate'casting apparatus, the combination ofa vertically disposed core, and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for separating the matrix from the cast plate and for re-positioning the matrix after each cast, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it, and means for separating the said shielding means from the cast.

69. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combinationof a vertically disposed core and avertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in position therein, means for separating the matrix from the cast plate and for repositioning the matrix after each cast, means for shielding the upper curved end of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it, and means for rc-positioning the said shielding means after each succeeding cast.

70. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically disposed core, and a vertically disposed back, so arranged as to constitute a casting chamber, with means for holding the matrix in positiorrtherc-i-nyme'ans for separating the matriii'from the cast plate and for re-positioning'the matrix after each cast, means for shiehling the upper curred end of the matrix so that the incoming metal shall not run behind it, means for separating said shielding means from the cast and for thereafter re-positioning it for the next succeeding cast.

71. Ina stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a vertically cast a plate with a riser thereon, means for .1

charging the said apparatus from one of its curved ends, and means for discharging the cast plate and riser in a direction at. right angles to that of its charging.

73. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus comprising a vertically core and segmental back, means for eharg ing the said apparatus from one of its curved ends, and means for discharging the 1' cast plate in a' horizontal directionwithone 5 of its curred ends lowermost.

, p (4. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus comprising a vertically disposed core and segmental back, means for chargits ing the said apparatus from one of curved ends, and means for discharging the cast plate in such a direction that it shall rest when discharged upon one of its curved ends.

75. In a stereotype printing apparatus comprising a vertically disposed core and segmental back, means for ehargsaid apparatus from one of its curved ends, means for discharging the east ing the plate in such a direction thatit shall rest when discharged upon one of its curved ends, and means for receiving the said plate.

76. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatuscomprising a back, and a core having a plurality of casting faces, means for charging the said apparatus from one ofits curved ends, and means for shielding the upper curved edge of the matrix so that ncoming metal shall not run behind it.

plate casting ertically 5 disposed 2' plate casting j 77. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus conn'n-ismg av back. and a core I having a plurality of casting taeesf, means for charging the said apparatus from one of its curved ends, means for shielding the upper curved edge of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behind it, and means "or separating the shielding means from the cast.

78. In a stereotype printing plate casting having a plurality of castingt'aces, means for charging the said apparatus from one of its curred ends, means .for shielding the upper curved edge of the matrix so that incoming metal shall notrun behind it, and means for re-positioning the shielding means after each succeeding cast.

"T9. In a stereotype printing having a plurality of casting faces, means g for charging the said apparatus from one of its curved ends, means for shielding the upper curved edge of the matrix so that incoming metal shall not run behindit, means tor separating the shielding means from the cast and for thereafter re-positioning it after each succeeding cast. I 80. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus consisting of a core and back, means lor charging said apparatus from one or its curved ends so as to make a printing plate with a riser thereon, and means for securing the riser'to the core. S]. In a stereotype printing plate casting apparatus, the combination of a core and segmental back, means for moving the back to open and close the casting chamber, means for turning the core, a cutter cooperating with the core, and connections whereby the cutter is thrown into operative position when the segmental back is moved to open the casting chamber.

In testimony whet-tart l have hereunto set my hand, in the" presence of two subscribing witnesses.

It. A. \VIHIC 'WUOD.

apparatus comprising a back, and a core.

plate casting apparatus comprising a back, and a core 

